Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Behavioural Needs & Severe ASD (Primary)
Location: Harlow
Start: ASAP / September
Contract: Full-time
About the Setting:
A welcoming and inclusive primary school setting that provides structured support for pupils with behavioural needs, SEMH challenges, and severe ASD. The team focuses on consistency, nurture, and clear routines.
The Role:
We are seeking an LSA with strong behavioural awareness and a child-centred approach to support a pupil (or small group) with significant behavioural needs or severe autism.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide consistent 1:1 support
2. Implement personalised behaviour plans and ASD strategies
3. Use visual timetables, reward systems, and structured routines
4. Support communication and social understanding
5. Work closely with SENCO and behaviour specialists
Ideal Candidate:
6. Strong behaviour management skills
7. Experience with ASD, SEMH, PDA, or trauma-informed approaches
8. Calm, resilient, and skilled at de-escalation
9. Nurturing, positive, and proactive
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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